October 21, 2009

Curator San Francisco

Get your fix of smartly edited basics (Micaela Greg knits, Blank jeans) at this delightfully diminutive boutique from the design team behind She-bible. Natch, their own line of stylishly comfy dresses and tops is available, too.

  Civic Center, Fashion, Good for Gifts, Indie Designers

September 8, 2009

Molte Cose San Francisco

This whimsical, three-level boutique stocks both vintage and new items. Jewelry, housewares, men’s, and intimates, as well as unusual gift ideas are the shop’s specialties.

  Nob Hill, Fashion, Good for Gifts

October 5, 2006

Manika Jewelry San Francisco

This Maiden lane boutique dedicated to all things sparkly specializes in local fine jewelers like Anne Meplon and Deborah Durant.

  Union Square, Fashion, Good for Gifts, Ritzy

December 19, 2008

Modern Relics San Francisco

The Inner Richmond’s new Victoriana-meets-Tim Burton fantasyland of jewelry and other oddments belongs to local designer Alix Blüh, who showcases her exquisite creations (and those of others) in rustic antique displays.

  Inner Richmond, Fashion, Good for Gifts, Indie

February 12, 2007

Claudia Kussano Atelier San Francisco

Jewelry designer Claudia Kussano finds inspiration in nature and exotic travels, stocking her artsy atelier in the Mission with gold and sterling jewelry made with woven horsehair, fossils, coral, and other sublime organic forms.

  Mission, Fashion, Good for Gifts, Outdoorsy